Rob Stevens

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Producer, BBC Sport Africa at BBC Sport

Producer at BBC Sport Africa - and very occasionally pop up on @BBCLondonSport. Previously @BBCSport online. My views, not those of the BBC.

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Visit Rwanda signs Atletico Madrid deal as Arsenal protests continue

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Rob Stevens

Image source, Rwanda Development BoardImage caption, Visit Rwanda has become Atletico Madrid's first sponsor from AfricaWhile Arsenal fans continue protesting about the club's sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda, the African country's tourism board has signed a deal with another top European football side. Spanish giants Atletico Madrid have agreed a three-year contract with Visit Rwanda, and their men's and women's teams will carry its logo on their shirts next season.
Arsenal and Visit Rwanda: Gunners for Peace call on club to 'set aside financial gains'

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Rob Stevens

A number of Arsenal fans campaigning for the Premier League side not to renew its sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda have called on the Gunners' board to "put financial gains aside". The Gunners for Peace group are suggesting that Tottenham, home to the club's arch-rivals, would be a preferable sleeve sponsor to Rwanda. The Congolese government accuses Rwanda of arming M23 rebels and sending troops to support the militants.
World Cup 2026 qualifying: Thomas Partey nets twice for Ghana, Ivory Coast win again

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Rob Stevens

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey scored two headers as Ghana secured a comfortable win over MadagascarThomas Partey and Mohammed Kudus strengthened Ghana's bid for a place at the 2026 Fifa World Cup, while Ivory Coast won to return to the top of their qualifying group.
Aubameyang dents Kenya's dreams of World Cup spot

1 month ago | ca.sports.yahoo.com | Rob Stevens

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice as Gabon beat Kenya 2-1 in qualifying for the 2026 Fifa World Cup - and severely dented the East Africans' hopes of reaching the finals. Victory sent Gabon two points clear of Ivory Coast at the top of Group F as the Panthers strengthened their own bid for a maiden appearance at the tournament. Kenya are fourth, nine points behind the Group F leaders.
World Cup 2026 qualifying: Sudan hold Senegal to draw

1 month ago | bbc.com | Rob Stevens

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Senegal reached the last 16 at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, but star forward Sadio Mane missed the tournament through injurySudan's impressive run in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup continued as a nation affected by civil war held Senegal to a 0-0 draw on neutral turf.
World Cup 2026 qualifying: Mali revive campaign as Cape Verde go top of group

1 month ago | bbc.com | Rob Stevens

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Brest forward Kamory Doumbia netted twice for Mali in a crucial win against ComorosBenin, Cape Verde, Gabon and Mozambique all moved to the top of their 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying groups as the fifth round of the African campaign continued following a nine-month hiatus. Among nine games on Thursday, Mali revived their challenge as Kamory Doumbia scored twice in their 3-0 away win against Comoros in neutral Morocco.
World Cup 2026 qualifying: African campaign resumes after nine-month hiatus

1 month ago | bbc.com | Rob Stevens

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Achraf Hakimi's Morocco, Mohamed Salah's Egypt and Andre Onana's Cameroon are all top of their 2026 World Cup qualifying groups heading into the fifth roundAfrican qualifiers for the 2026 Fifa World Cup resume this week after a nine-month hiatus - and the stakes are high for some big names. Six rounds of the 10-match group campaign remain, and the two fixtures this month will go a long way to deciding the fate of many teams.
Tom Saintfiet: Mali aim to 'write history' in 2026 World Cup qualifying

2 months ago | bbc.com | Rob Stevens

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Tom Saintfiet joined Mali after a six-month stint in charge of the Philippines last yearTom Saintfiet hopes to "write history" with Mali as he aims to revive the nation's hopes of reaching the 2026 Fifa World Cup. The Eagles, who have never appeared at the tournament, are currently fourth in Group I, four points behind both leaders Comoros and second-placed Ghana after four rounds of the 10-game qualifying campaign.
Arsenal, PSG and Bayern urged to end Visit Rwanda deals

Feb 2, 2025 | ca.news.yahoo.com | Rob Stevens |Emery Makumeno

The Democratic Republic of Congo has called on Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Paris St-Germain to end their "blood stained" sponsorship deals with Visit Rwanda amid a worsening humanitarian crisis in the country. The appeal comes as M23 rebels captured Goma, the largest city in eastern DR Congo, while the United Nations' refugee agency estimates more than 400,000 people have been forced from their homes this year.
Bastos: Angolan breaks new ground for Africa in Copa Libertadores final

Dec 3, 2024 | bbc.com | Rob Stevens

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Bastos (centre, lifting trophy) had spells in Angola, Russia, Italy and Saudi Arabia before moving to BrazilAmid Botafogo's bus parade through the streets of Rio de Janeiro to mark their first ever Copa Libertadores title, defender Bastos was also able to reflect on a separate piece of history. The Angola international is the first African footballer to win South America's premier continental club competition.